200-201 Question 136
Single answerDuring a cybersecurity investigation, a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst is tasked with analyzing transaction data from an organization's e-commerce platform. Which key attribute of the transaction data is most critical for identifying potential fraudulent activity?
- A
Timestamp of the transaction
- B
Geolocation of the user initiating the transaction
- C
The type of web browser used for the transaction
- D
The color scheme of the e-commerce website
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
In cybersecurity, geolocation data is highly useful for detecting fraud because it can reveal anomalies such as transactions originating from unexpected or suspicious locations. For example, a transaction from a country where the user has no prior activity or presence could be flagged for further investigation. While other factors like timestamps may provide additional context, geolocation is a primary indicator in this scenario.
- A. Incorrect.
Timestamp of the transaction is important for tracking when activities occurred but does not directly indicate fraud without context.
- B. Correct.
Geolocation of the user initiating the transaction is critical because unusual or unexpected locations can be a strong indicator of fraud, especially if they deviate from the user's typical patterns.
- C. Incorrect.
The type of web browser used for the transaction is generally not a significant indicator of fraudulent activity.
- D. Incorrect.
The color scheme of the e-commerce website is irrelevant to identifying fraudulent activity.